SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and JBL JR 460NC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 200 g JBL JR 460NC are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Pink | White
Design - Kids
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL JR 460NC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 92 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm SteelSeries Arctis 5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR 460NC.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -27 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 450 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 JBL JR 460NC
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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